Daddy played piano,Played it very well.Music from those hands couldCatch you like a spell.He could make you love him'Fore the tune was done.You have your daddy's hands.You are your daddy's son.

Daddy never knewThat you were on your way.He had other ladiesAnd other tunes to play.When he up and left meI just up and ran.Only thing in my head--You were your daddy's son.

Couldn't hear no music,Couldn't see no light.Mamma, she was frightened,Crazy from the fright.Tears without no comfort,Screams without no sound.Only darkness and pain,The anger and pain,The blood and the pain!I buried my heart in the ground!In the ground.When I buried youIn the ground...